The quadrennial Gay Games kicks off in Cleveland with an opening ceremony at Quicken Loans Arena.
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The long list of prospective bidders has been announced, with contenders from six continents asking the Federation for Gay Games for information.
By Jon Holmes | January 10, 2024There was uncertainty and discord in the lead-up to Asia’s first-ever LGBTQ-inclusive multisports event. But after a smooth Games, optimism abounds.
By Jon Holmes | November 17, 2023Gay Games Hong Kong organizers say their event will not advocate for LGBTQ rights.
By Cyd Zeigler | November 3, 2023Amid strong criticism and security concerns, Joanie Evans says the Hong Kong Gay Games can make a difference for LGBTQ people living across Asia.
By Jon Holmes | November 2, 2023GGHK organizers insist they will “comply with all laws” in response to statement about venues issued by city officials; first Gay Games began on Aug. 28, 1982.
By Jon Holmes | August 28, 2023Gay Games Guadalajara is focused on building a positive impact within the Hispanic world.
By Cyd Zeigler | August 3, 2023A school paper's profile of three Ball State athletes show how acceptance and inclusion are a winning combination.
By Jim Buzinski | April 19, 2024'Cleat Cute' is a sapphic story set in soccer, when two teammates fall in love. Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe are set to produce the series.
By Cyd Zeigler | April 19, 2024The Oklahoma State Athletic Commission issued AEW a warning after Nyla Rose wrestled in a match. Rose's fellow wrestlers have her back.
By Brian C. Bell | April 19, 2024Landon Driggers is an all-American swimmer at the University of Tennessee who is now training for the Team USA Olympic Trials.
By Cyd Zeigler | April 18, 2024Rugby club Keighley Cougars in England repeatedly makes LGBTQ sports history. Co-owner Kaue Garcia says they want to "shock the world."
By Jon Holmes | April 18, 2024Out pro wrestlers Kingsley and Shay Kassidy, known together as The Backslide Girlz, became the first women's tag team champions in Australian pro wrestling history Friday.
By Brian C. Bell | April 18, 2024Fans of showtunes and hardball had an unlikely ally in the Yankee announcer. Plus: Padres Pride, Anthony Bowens talks smack, and Thirst Trap of the Week.
By Ken Schultz | April 18, 2024The Time 100 this year includes one LGBTQ athlete, a deserving Jenni Hermoso, who won the World Cup and stood up for women everywhere.
By Cyd Zeigler | April 18, 2024Nassib will team up with Peggy Rajski from The Trevor Project to announce Cleveland's second round pick.
By Jim Buzinski | April 18, 2024Jakub Jankto featured for the Czech Republic at the last European Championship, but he won't be at UEFA Euro 2024.
By Jon Holmes | April 17, 2024New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers offers a bizarre conspiracy theory about AIDS and Dr. Anthony Fauci.
By Jim Buzinski | April 17, 2024Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals rules the "Save Women's Sports Act" violates Title IX and trans athletes are protected by the law.
By Karleigh Webb | April 16, 2024